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24th July 2026

When Experts Fall Short: Judicial Criticism in Dickinson v Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Introduction In Dickinson v Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Charles Bagot KC, sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge, gave judgment in a clinical […]
9th July 2026

AI and the Widening Liability Gap in Clinical Practice

A framework built for a different era Artificial intelligence is moving from pilot projects into everyday clinical decision making. Diagnostic support tools and treatment recommendation systems […]
25th June 2026

The GIRFT Pathway for Cauda Equina Syndrome: Progress or Missed Opportunity?

Background Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is one of the most consistently mismanaged conditions in spinal medicine. Delayed diagnosis produces permanent neurological damage, loss of bladder and […]
20th May 2026

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics and Tendon Pathology: Medico-Legal Considerations

Introduction Antibiotic therapy is a cornerstone of modern medicine. However, a subset of antibiotics carries significant musculoskeletal risk that clinicians, prescribers, and medico-legal practitioners must understand. […]